Pictures of the day: 22 August 2012

An aerial photo of the Space Needle in Seattle, with a message painted on it: "For our 50th! #TOPTHIS," in reference to a contest for fans of the 605-foot tower to submit designs for the next roof-top paint job, which will be displayed until April of 2013, when the 50th anniversary of the Space Needle ends.Picture: Ted S. Warren/AP